Advanced Practice Nurse - Pediatric Infectious Disease

Advanced Practice Nurse - Pediatric Infectious Disease

Hiring Department : UICOMP-Pediatrics

Location : Peoria, IL USA

Requisition ID : 1040888

Posting Close Date : 7/20/2026

Budgeted Salary Range: $97,000 to $110,000 peryear

We are seekinga dedicated Pediatric Infectious Disease APN/NP to join our team in Peoria,Illinois, providing expert care to pediatric patients with complex infections,including immunocompromised hosts, HIV, and emerging infectious diseases. Therole involves outpatient and/or inpatient care, collaboration with physicians,and participation in research/education.

Position Summary

The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) provides comprehensive health care for assigned patients/community as
determined by scope of practice guidelines and specialty. This includes completion of a health assessment, determining
diagnosis, planning and prescribing treatment within the parameters of medical staff privileges at the University of Illinois and
area of expertise. The APRN participates in the educational experiences of nursing students, medical students, residents and
other health care disciplines.

The APRN is required to have and maintain a faculty appointment in order to receive clinical privileges to practice at the
University of Illinois.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage the care of patients within assigned area and/or area of expertise and within parameters of medical staff privileges.
• Obtain relevant patient health history. Study and interpret patient tests and records.
• Perform physical exam and record findings.
• Perform various diagnostic, preventive and/or therapeutic procedures and/or order special screenings and developmental
  or laboratory tests to diagnose conditions; interpret results.
• Prescribe/order appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions and develop a treatment plan.
• Develop an educational plan for patient/family.
• Assist with scheduling of patients for upcoming procedures including coordinating with other services (division,
  departments) and completion of necessary documentation, scheduling forms, and clearance.
• Order appropriate consultation/referral.
• Determine effectiveness of treatment plan with documentation of treatment provided and patient outcomes.
• Reassess and modify plan with patient/family and treatment team within the parameters of medical staff privileges.
• Participates in the educational experiences of nursing students, medical students, residents, and other healthcare
  disciplines. By being involved in case conferences, serving as a preceptor and mentor, assisting with curriculum
  development and instruction.
• The Advanced Practice Nurse is required to have and maintain a faculty appointment in order to receive clinical privileges
  to practice at the University of Illinois.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned
• Clinical: Diagnosing and managing pediatric infectious diseases, ordering/interpreting lab tests, prescribing medications,
  performing procedures (if applicable).
• Collaboration: Working with pediatricians, ID physicians, pharmacists, and infection control teams.
• Education: Counseling families on prevention, treatment, and follow-up care.
• Research/Quality Improvement: Participation in clinical trials, guidelines, or infection prevention initiatives (if applicable).

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nursing or Doctorate of Nursing Practice required.
• Graduation from accredited APRN program.
• Current license as a Professional Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice.
• Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois required.

PreferredQualifications

• Trained in pediatric infectious diseases for at least 6 months .
• Prior experience in pediatrics, immunology, or hospital medicine is a plus
• Strong clinical judgment in pediatric infectious diseases (e.g., antibiotic stewardship, viral infections, travel medicine).
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication skills for patient/family education.

About University ofIllinois College of Medicine, Peoria (UICOMP) Department of Pediatrics and OSFHealthcare Children's Hospital of Illinois:

UICOMP is one ofthe three regional campuses of the University of Illinois College of Medicine,one of the largest public medical schools in the country. UICOMP's educational programs include 262medical students and 300 residents/fellows in 29 different post graduateprograms, 23 which are accredited by ACGME. The Department of Pediatrics is one of the largest departments atUICOMP. In collaboration with the OSFHealthCare Children's Hospital of Illinois, the Department has 19 divisions andover 145 faculty members providing general pediatrics and subspecialty servicesto the pediatric population in Central Illinois. The current research infrastructure withinthe Department includes an office of research, a dedicated biostatistician andan internal research funding mechanism to support our faculty.

About Children's Hospital of Illinois

Located in Peoria, OSFHealthCare Children's Hospital of Illinois is the third largest pediatrichospital in Illinois and the most comprehensive hospital for kidsdownstate. With 136 beds and more than 140 pediatric subspecialists, OSFChildren's Hospital cares for more children in Illinois than any hospital outsideof Chicago. Formally established as a pediatric hospital within the walls ofOSF HealthCare Saint Francis Medical Center in 1990, OSF Children's Hospital ofIllinois has more than 7,000 inpatient admissions, 75,000 outpatient specialtyvisits, 2,400 newborn deliveries, and 18,000 emergency department visits eachyear. Learn more by visiting childrenshospitalofillinois.org.

Jump Trading Simulation &Education Center, a part of OSFInnovation, is a collaboration between University of Illinois College ofMedicine Peoria and OSF HealthCare. Jump replicates a variety of patient caresettings to ensure novice and seasoned clinicians can practice handling medicalsituations in a real-world environment. Boasting six floors and 168,000 squarefeet, the center is one of the largest of its kind and provides space forconferences, anatomic training, virtual reality and innovation. For moreinformation, visit

About Peoria, Il

One of the oldest communities in Illinois with apopulation of 113,150 Peoria is equal distance from Chicago and St. Louis. Here we have an enviable standard of living,exciting venues within a 15-20 minute drive from our homes, safe streets,quality and quantity shopping, our own symphony, our own ballet, BroadwayTheater League, museums, art guilds, first-class medical facilities, thenation's oldest community theater and oldest Santa Claus parade.

Our vibrant riverfront showcases a multitude of festivalsand celebrations that light up the summer nights much like our extraordinaryFourth of July Sky Concert fireworks show that draws well over one hundredthousand annually. Residents areflocking to live in the refurbished warehouses and lofts on Water Street thatproduce the perfect lifestyle for a 24/7 city.

We have many global businesses that allow Peoria to playall over the world through their products and services. Peoria has begun to diversify its economy withinfotech industries as well. Thus ourbusiness community attracts some of the brightest graduates throughout thenation.

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The budgeted salaryrange for the position is $97,000 to $110,000 per year.

Salary iscompetitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while alsoconsidering internal equity.

Thisposition is intended to be eligible for benefits. The University of Illinois offers a verycompetitive benefits portfolio. Click for a complete list of employeebenefits:

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